# Rainbow Nursery

Rainbow Nursery is a full-day nursery at 44 Portway, FROME, BA11 1QR, in Frome, Somerset. It is registered for 44 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-ey372764  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 44 Portway, FROME, BA11 1QR
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01373 462553
- Website: https://www.rainbownurseryfrome.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY372764

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372764

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2008 (Reference EY372764). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372764)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372764)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372764)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1756957)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 44 Portway, FROME, BA11 1QR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.227929,-2.315389

- Station: Frome, 0.2 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Trinity Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Hillside Drive Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome | Primary | 4–9 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Avanti Park School | Middle deemed primary | 3–13 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Vallis First School | Primary | 4–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Christ Church First School | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wessex Lodge School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hayesdown First School | Primary | 5–9 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Trinity Church of England First School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunflower Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-montessori-nursery-2659979) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Opportunity Group Frome & District](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/opportunity-group-frome-and-district-ey401463) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Garden Nursery Frome](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-garden-nursery-frome-2857928) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Stars Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-stars-childcare-2832522) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery Frome](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddles-and-care-childrens-day-nursery-frome-2739973) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [The Pepperbox Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pepperbox-nursery-ey317494) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Rainbow Nursery's opening hours?

Rainbow Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Rainbow Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Nursery Good at its inspection on 10 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Nursery take?

Rainbow Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Nursery?

Frome is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Nursery?

You can call 01373 462553 and visit www.rainbownurseryfrome.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372764)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ3QE-WpAsckgRXYrI2nUY29U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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